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BYD unveils luxury floating electric car to challenge Rolls-Royce
BYD has already taken on Volkswagen with its family cars, Porsche with its high-performance models and even Ferrari with its electric supercars. Now the Chinese car giant has now set its sights on perhaps its biggest challenge yet –…
Driveway divide' leaves some Scots facing barriers to switching to electric cars
Under the UK Government 's zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate all new cars and vans sold from 2035 must be fully electric, while 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans must be ZEVs by 2030. In August, the UK Government announced that it would…
Labour expected to cut EV targets for UK's car industry despite MPs' protests
Ministers are expected to make steep cuts to the government's electric vehicle (EV) targets this week, in a move that will relieve carmakers but alarm many Labour MPs who are worried about the government's commitment to the green agenda. Louise…
Japan-China tensions persist a year after Taiwan remarks
Nov. 8 (Asia Today) -- A year has passed since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan could exercise its right to collective self-defense in the event of an armed conflict in the Taiwan Strait, but diplomatic tensions with China show…
The Volkswagen Crisis Exposes Germany's Industrial Decline
On October 9, European Union Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič announced an agreement on hybrid vehicles, following two days of talks with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing. According to…
Trump's war in Iran driving shift from fossil fuels
During the 1979 Iranian oil crisis, US president Jimmy Carter gave a speech that would likely resonate today. 'Solar energy will not pollute our air or water. We will not run short of it. No one can ever embargo the Sun or interrupt its delivery to…
New driveway rule now in force as households could save £300 on EV charging
New EV charging rules could save households without driveways up to £300. Drivers without a driveway could save up to £300 under new Government rules which have made it easier to install electric vehicle chargers at home. The changes…
Andy Burnham warned 'no car brands' believe in 2030 car target
Andy Burnham has been warned over Labour's ZEV Mandate goals Andy Burnham has been told that there are “no car brands” that believe Labour's 2030 electric car target is actually “achievable”. Labour's ZEV Mandate rules…
Andy Burnham hands 2p per mile charges to households without driveways
Two new rules put in place by Prime Minister Andy Burnham will hand 2p per mile charges to drivers both with and without driveways. And in some cases, depending on your energy deal and type of EV car, the prices could be even lower. Andy Burnham's…
BYD supplies 245 EVs for Interpol assembly to drive Greater Bay Area green transit
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD (1211) has delivered 245 pure electric multi-purpose vehicles to the Hong Kong Police Force to serve as official transport for The 94th International Criminal Police Organization General Assembly. SCROLL TO…
Strategies for supply chain risks in energy transition
Having painfully experienced the vulnerability of fossil fuel dependence through the war in Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East, the world is accelerating the transition to clean energy. Paradoxically, however, in an effort to escape the risks…
Thailand Approves 35% Excise Tax on Imported BEVs and REEVs From 2027
Thailand's Cabinet approved a 35% excise tax on imported battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) beginning Jan. 1, 2027, as it seeks to draw more vehicle and parts production into the country. The decision came…
Cop31: what is at stake at the UN climate summit and what can it achieve?
From 9-20 November, world leaders, ministers and high-ranking officials from more than 190 countries are expected to convene in Antalya in Turkey, for the annual UN climate talks. This year, the summit will be hosted by Turkey, but in an unusual…
Old magnets, new tricks: Europe's push to cut reliance on rare earths
From recycling old magnets to developing alternatives that avoid rare earths entirely, EU-funded researchers are exploring ways to make Europe's clean energy transition less dependent on overseas suppliers. Permanent magnets are a key component of…
TechCrunch Mobility: The Cybertruck experiment is over
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility ! Almost seven years ago…
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